Category description: Today more often referred to as a "platformer" or "platform game", Super Mario inspired countless other games where the primary mechanic involves running, jumping, and sometimes even flying around the levels. Commander Keen, the unofficial mascot of the site, was an early example on the PC.
Abmis the Lion
Views: 20,0251996SharewareSidescrolling
Button Software
Abmis the Lion is a rather strange sidescrolling/jumping game that stars ... um, a lion. Named Abmis. Who woulda thunk … VIEW
Adventures of Dianalee in the Lost Temple of the Aztecs, The
Views: 19,5301994SharewareSidescrolling
Menlor Inc.
The extravagantly named "Adventures of Dianalee in the Lost Temple of the Aztecs" (the protagonist being named after the … VIEW
Aldo 1: Aldo's Adventure
Views: 31,0411987SharewareSidescrolling
David and Benjamin Ibach
Aldo bears a striking resemblence to Mario in this EGA ladder-climbing and jumping game that looks suspiciously similar … VIEW
Aldo 2: Aldo Again
Views: 16,0371989SharewareSidescrolling
David and Benjamin Ibach
Aldo Again is the sequel to Aldo's Adventure, which is itself a clone / extension of Nintendo's Donkey Kong game. The … VIEW
Aldo 3: Aldo's Assault
Views: 14,9331991SharewareSidescrolling
David and Benjamin Ibach
Part 3 of the Aldo series of games. All of the Aldo games play similarly to the classic Donkey Kong games from Nintendo. … VIEW
Alien Carnage
Also known as "Halloween Harry" (not sure why the name change occurred) this is one of the lesser-known titles from … VIEW
Alien Rampage
Views: 32,4021996Shareware (Full version available)Sidescrolling
Inner Circle CreationsSoftdisk Publishing
Alien Rampage has no connection to either the "Alien(s)" nor the "Rampage" franchises. It's a great looking 2D platform … VIEW
Amazing Learning Games With Rayman
Views: 25,5581996DemoSidescrolling
Ubisoft
Amazing Learning Games With Rayman (aka Rayman Junior in the UK, or Rayman Brain Games on the PS1) is a Rayman game with … VIEW
Antman
Views: 3,5631997FreewareSidescrolling
Chris Jones
Antman is a simple single-screen platforming game where the object is to kill all of the ants on the level and escape … VIEW
Anzu Castle Gracula
Views: 5,2102024Shareware (Full version available)Sidescrolling
RainbowCemetary
Anzu Castle Gracula is a charming modern DOS game which could be broadly placed in the "Metroidvania" genre. The game … VIEW